Tanner grew up dancing in Jacksonville, Fl. He went on to get a BFA in Music Theatre from Florida State University. He spent two years on the national tour of Chicago The Musical. In NYC he’s performed as both a singer and dancer in The Radio City Christmas Spectacular. In addition to that he’s worked at multiple regional theatres across the country including The MUNY, Stages St Louis, Lyric OKC, and more.
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Maddie Rodrigue
Maddie Rodrigue is a multi-hyphenate performer, choreographer, and educator from Maryland, based in New York City. Maddie made her debut as a Radio City Rockette in 2019, and has since been performing with the company in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, and for live televised events and appearances. Maddie has been a featured performer in multiple seasons of Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” and can be seen dancing in Lionsgate’s new film, “Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret.” As a teacher and choreographer Maddie is inspired by collaborative, creative processes and prioritizes interpersonal connection and empathy in her approach to leadership. She has been recognized regionally and nationally for her choreographic achievements, and has created and presented work for Pace School of Performing Arts, HIVHERO’s Broadway & Ballet, and full length musicals for Young Artists of America. Maddie is a proud graduate of Pace University and holds a BFA in Commercial Dance, with concentrations in Choreography and Pedagogy, as well as a minor in Arts & Entertainment Management.
Becca “Bex” Robinson
Becca “Bex” Robinson has been passionately dancing since the young age of 2. Growing up in San Diego, CA she made her way to the east coast to train at Broadway Dance Center for the Professional Semester Program in 2015. Upon moving to NYC, she is now signed to MSA Talent Agency in NYC and LA. Bex has performed at the VMAs with Taylor Swift, High School Musical, Chloe Flower, The Macy’s Day Parade and can also be seen in hit films such as; “Isn’t It Romantic” and “In The Heights”. Beca has had the opportunity to work with brands such as Amazon, Puma,MembersOnly, Degree, and Universal Standard. Over the past few years, Bex has consistently been performing for shows and events that include: Netflix “Halftime” “LIMBO” “DayDreamers “B_TTERLAND” & “The Soul Spot”
Along with dancing Becca has taught and choreographed for numerous artists, studios, and companies around the world, with her most recent trip bringing western dance to Saudi Arabia with Spears Academy. Her most recent collaborative work with Bo Park, “Scarlet Night” , is an all new immersive theatre show, showcased across all Virgin Voyages Ships. Bex has continued to push through boundaries and has created “IM-PROOF”. A creative-experiment intensive that is dedicated to unlocking young artists’ potential and focusing on the “Unlearning” process through authentic movement.
Katelyn Gaffney
Katelyn Gaffney has been a Radio City Rockette for the past 13 years. In her rockette career she has performed in both the Christmas Spectacular, New York Spectacular, Spring Spectacular, and a variety of live performances and televised events. Along with dancing as a Rockette, Katelyn has danced in a variety of commercials and film including Rebel Wilson’s “isn’t it Romantic”.
When she isn’t on stage she loves to share her passion for dance through teaching. She has been teaching in all varieties of dance for over a decade now at studios and conventions across the country. She believes a strong foundation and versatility is of the upmost importance and ensures her students get the most out of every experience with her.
Kathleen Laituri
Kathleen Laituri is a Pace University BFA Commercial Dance and has been dancing with the Radio City Rockettes for 6 years. She appeared on Amazon Prime’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Hallmark’s new holiday film, A Spectacular Christmas. She is a current member of Steven Blandino’s contemporary based company, treadFast. In addition to performing, Kathleen is passionate about teaching, traveling to many studios around the country. She sets choreography and teaches classes in contemporary, jazz, theater, and precision dance. Kathleen has been on faculty with Deviate for a year and is beyond thankful to have connected with so many incredible studios and dancers.
Alex Mitchell
Alex Mitchell is a colorful, queer creative based in New York City. Growing up on Long Island, Alex knew early on that she had a passion for movement, performing and connecting with others through dance. After receiving her BFA in Dance Studies from Long Island University, she went on to complete Broadway Dance Center’s Professional Semester program. There she concentrated in Contemporary/Jazz and Street Styles and trained with NYC’s top choreographers. Alex has worked with Cosmopolitan Magazine, Macy’s, MTV and is a company member of SHINSA The Collective directed by Bo Park and Theresa Stone’s AbstraKT Beings . Her work in choreography has been presented throughout New York City at events like Sybarite Love is Love, The Young Choreographer’s Festival, Night of Life, Dumbo Dance Festival and more. Most recently Alex was associate choreographer to Isaiah Silvia-Chandley for Billy Elliot at the Paramount Theatre. Alex is a passionate dance educator currently on faculty at Broadway Dance Center. Her work ethic and bubbly personality shines through in all of her creative endeavors.
Cassy Surianello
Cassy Surianello is originally from Buffalo, NY where she began dancing at the age of 2. She left Buffalo to attend Point Park University receiving her B.F.A in dance. Professional performance credits include; First National Tour of “Fiddler on the Roof”, Principal Dancer for SweetBird Productions International Tour of Rasta Thomas’ “Rock the Ballet” (Bad Boys of Dance), Dance Lab New York (Josh Prince), Dance Break (Stacey Tookey), “In This Life” (Film), The Orsano Project, Madison Square Garden and MTV Live. Modeling and film credits include: MAKEUP FOREVER, Sephora and HBO.
Craig Washington
Craig Washington is a professional dancer and instructor based in New York City. Trained in Hip Hop, West African, Afrika Fusion, vogue and other commercial styles. His credits include Dove Cameron, Works and Process for the Guggenheim, Les Ballet Afrik, Project Runway, and more.
Amy Ruggiero
Amy Ruggiero graduated from Goucher College with a BA in Dance with Biological Sciences. She is currently an Assistant Choreographer, Dance Captain and Swing for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular’s Ensemble.
Amy got her start in the world of concert dance, performing with Ballet Austin, American Repertory Ballet, Twyla Tharp Dance and the Metropolitan Opera. This evolved into a career in musical theatre, some favorite credits including: Carousel (Broadway), the 1st National/Japan Tour of Come Fly Away, Little Dancer (Kennedy Center), American Dance Machine for the 21st Century (Joyce Theatre) and Marie, Dancing Still (The 5th Avenue Theatre).
Amy can also be seen on film and TV, most recently in the Netflix limited series Halston as well as the upcoming second season of Feud for FX. She has danced in commercial campaigns for Kate Spade and Under Armour.
Amy was on faculty at the Princeton Ballet School and Lackawanna PAC during her time at American Repertory Ballet. She currently gives master classes in ballet, contemporary dance, musical theatre and anatomy for dancers at studios around the country. She enjoys teaching for Dance Device Lab and DEViATE, which has included leading the ballet classes and concert dance audition labs for DEViATE’s The Process convention series.
Amy is additionally a NASM-certified CPT and SLT instructor.
Christopher Ralph
CHRISTOPHER RALPH was born and raised in Long Island, N.Y. He began his dance training at Holy Trinity High School, where he was accepted into the theater/dance program led by Cathy Murphy and James Whore. While training at school he simultaneously attended classes at Broadway dance center and Steps on Broadway with teachers such as Dorrit Koppel, Frank Hatchett and Sheila Barker. In 2005 he attended SUNY Purchase College to complete his B.F.A. in dance. Christopher has performed with choreographers and companies such as Gregory Dolbashian (The Dash Ensemble), Loni Landon dance projects, Aszure Barton and Artists, Janis Brenner, Doug Varone, The Metropolitan Opera, Rebecca Lazier, Patrick Corbin, Netta Yerushalmy, Jenn Freeman and Sonya Tayeh. Christopher worked with the recording artist FKA Twigs on a video project. And will be seen in the Hulu series Up Here.
He currently teaches contemporary and Heels classes at Peridance Capezio Center in New York City. Also has taught and created works for New York University, Princeton university and The Hartt school of dance.